A major controversy has erupted in Bollywood’s trade circle as Komal Nahta criticised Taran Adarsh over his review of Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The issue has quickly gained attention on social media.
Soon after the first screening on March 18, 2026, Taran Adarsh called the film a masterpiece and a sure shot epic blockbuster. Reports suggest that the review came even before the film had fully concluded.
Komal Nahta, editor of Film Information, strongly reacted to this. He described the review as a blot on journalism and even alleged it to be part of a money making practice.
He also referred to an old controversy from 1975. At that time, Film Information, led by B.K. Adarsh, had reportedly dismissed Sholay as a flop in its early days.
Komal questioned Taran Adarsh over that history. He pointed out the contradiction between past criticism of Sholay and the current praise for Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
The situation has drawn more attention due to their reported family connection. Komal Nahta and Taran Adarsh are believed to be cousins linked to the Film Information legacy.
Industry insiders have often spoken about their professional rivalry. This incident has now brought those tensions into public view.
Social media users have reacted strongly to the exchange. Some found it entertaining, while others questioned the credibility of early film reviews.
Despite the controversy, Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues to perform strongly at the box office. The film remains in the spotlight amid both praise and criticism.
Yes, @VishekC , this is indeed true. For two weeks, his magazine kept deriding ‘Sholay’ and its superhit business by calling it ‘Chhole’. And today, he says, the frenzy for ‘Dhurandhar’ is similar to what ‘Sholay’ achieved in its time. The question that arises is: why did you lie… https://t.co/omaCjPdDPf
— Komal Nahta (@KomalNahta) March 27, 2026
